Cosmetic Procedures for Aging Skin

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Because of the increase urge to look younger there are many innovations made in the cosmetic industry these days ranging from topical anti-aging creams to various surgical techniques. First, you need to understand the underlying circumstances of how your skin undergoes changes and how the sun affects it. Once you have the knowledge, your doctor is the best person who will help you decide the treatment option that is best suited for your skin.

Maintaining a Healthy Skin

In order to keep your skin healthy, avoid too much exposure in the sun because it damages your skin. Here are other tips to maintain your skin healthy:

• The UV rays of the sun between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. are harsh for your skin. Wear protective clothes such as long-sleeved shirts, hats and sunglasses.
• Put on lotions with sunscreen protection of at least 15 before exposing yourself in the sun. Re-apply the lotion as necessary. Choose products with broad spectrums that provide protection from both UVB and UVA.
• Minimize sunbathing and visiting the tanning salons as they can cause severe damage to your healthy skin.
• Have a regular check-up with your doctor. American Academy of Dermatology recommends that fair-skinned people in the older brackets      should have an annual skin check by the doctor. If there are skin changes that worry you, call your doctor immediately.
• Dry skin can be relieved by having a humidifier at home and using moisturizing body wash or lotion instead of harsh soaps.

Treatment Options for Aging Skin

Cosmetic industry continues to expand in order to give solutions to skin problems. There are many treatment options depending on the intensity of the skin changes. Early skin changes can be treated with the use of methods such as Vitamin C, tretinoin and alpha hydroxyl acids. Moderate to extreme skin damage can be treated with several cosmetic procedures such as dermabrasion, chemical peel and laser abrasion. Read the information below to know more about the procedures:

• Dermabrasion – Also called photodamage, this procedure is used in treating moderate to severe skin sun damage. During the process, the doctor removes the lines and scarring on the skin’s top layer by using abrasive chemicals, hence, it gives similar side effects as given by medium and deep chemical peels. This procedure is contraindicated in the delicate areas around the eyes. Extra care is also observed while      dermabrasion is done around the skin of the mouth.
• Chemical peel – This is done to smooth out the skin by removing the fine lines. In effect, a clearer and newer skin is exposed after removing the rough upper surface. When the top layer of the skin is peeled off, a new skin layer stars to develop. This procedure may be used in areas such as around the eyes and mouth.
• Laser resurfacing – As time has evolved, there have been many developments that improved the industry of cosmetics. High-energy lasers were made to enhance the ability of the doctors to improve the skin damaged by the skin, scars, and various dermatological problems. What makes this procedure valuable is that it can treat large damaged skin areas in a relatively short span of time.

After knowing these cosmetic procedures, you have to keep in mind that consulting your doctor and following his advice is essential with regards to how the procedure is done. Not only that, you should also be aware of the side effects and the preparations before undergoing any cosmetic procedure so as to avoid complications.